Silver Lake, Wisconsin Broadband Internet Service
There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Silver Lake, Wisconsin and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Silver Lake:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Spectrum | Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | Frontier | DSL | 115 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 99.5% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | Rise Broadband | wireless | 25 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 39.4% |
Silver Lake WI Internet Access Options
When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Silver Lake have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:
Broadband Internet Speeds
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Silver Lake compare to Kenosha County? The average speed in Silver Lake is 53.42 Mbps which is faster than Kenosha County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Wisconsin average of 26.43 Mbps.
Silver Lake Internet Access Facts
There are 5 residential internet providers in Silver Lake, WI providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Silver Lake is 102.1% faster than the average in Wisconsin and 64.9% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 66.9% of the Kenosha County population
The average internet download speed in Silver Lake is 53.42 Mbps based upon 248 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 0.0% of the Silver Lake population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Silver Lake residents
Internet Access Technologies
DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Silver Lake residents who have access to each of these technology types.
Internet Service FAQs
Who has the best internet service near me?
Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Spectrum as the top provider for Silver Lake, Wisconsin.
How do the internet speeds in Silver Lake compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Click through to see how the Silver Lake broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Blue Mounds, Kenosha, Mcfarland, Mukwonago, Oostburg, St Francis, Whitehall
What is Mbps?
Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.
What download speed do I need to stream movies?
For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Silver Lake, Wisconsin?
The following zip codes were used: 53168, 53170 and 53199
Who has the fastest internet service in Silver Lake?
Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Silver Lake.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Silver Lake - Frontier.
What is an internet data cap?
Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.
Silver Lake Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services
Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.
Spectrum
- 125+ channels
- Flexible packages
- 85,000 OnDemand titles
- All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages